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Weekly Construction Update, April 13

Post Date:04/13/2026 8:00 AM

Primary Contact: Leonard Sandoval, Town of Vail Construction Area Coordinator
970-390-4677 or 970-479-2198; lsandoval@vail.gov

Holidays and Special Events (No Work Days)
Memorial Day Holiday, May 23 – 25
Gro Pro Mountain Games, June 4 – 7
Vail Craft Beer Classic, June 12- 13
Independence Day Holiday, July 3 - 5

Featured Projects

Dobson Arena Remodel
Fire proofers are spraying in the south and exterior framing and sheathing are steadily advancing. General mechanical, electrical and plumbing installation and low voltage rough-in continues throughout the site, helping drive interior systems forward. The team is preparing for northwest deck openings and slab on metal deck work with continued progress on the stadia stairs. Work will also continue NE and NW utilities including drywell and storm. The project is scheduled to be completed in the fall 2026. Contractor is Hyder McHugh Construction. Town of Vail contact is John King, 970-376-0949.

Stairs installation at Dobson, to the new seating and deck

Timber Ridge Village
Building F is moving toward completion with the owner punch process done, corrections and touch-up cleaning underway, and building, fire, and elevator final inspections continuing through the week alongside remaining exterior work including railing painting and final cladding details. Building G pushes forward on wood siding and stucco exteriors while PV system installation continues. At Building B, stucco is advancing across multiple elevations and metal siding is set to begin, with interior unit patch-and-stitch and mechanical, electrical and plumbing (MEP) garage rough-ins continuing in parallel. Building E sees a busy week on the exterior with wood and stucco siding beginning on the east and west elevations. At Building D, stone veneer work is fast approaching as exterior siding sequences ramp up. On the sitework front, backfill and base work continues along Lions Ridge Loop while crews complete additional work on the top landing of the eastern site stairs. Building F is planned for opening in Spring 2026 and the entire development remains firmly on track for final delivery in October 2026. For more information on the development and housing units, visit Timber Ridge Village. The developer is Triumph Development West, Coleman Wise, 970-401-5304. The site excavating contractor is Schofield Construction, Joe Haugen, 970-210-0020. The site construction contractor is Jack Hughes, Shaw Construction, 970-471-0448. Town of Vail contact is Leonard Sandoval, 970-390-4677.

Parking area under construction at Timber Ridge

Southface Vail (formerly West Middle Creek) Housing Development, 351 N. Frontage Road
Soil Nail Wall 3 continues its steady advance as second-tier soil nail installation progresses and shotcrete follows close behind each completed lift. On the east side of the site, crews mark a notable milestone this week — micropile caps for the mechanically, stabilized, earth (MSE) walls are poured and set, opening the door for wall construction to begin. Crane activity is building momentum. One crane is operational, anchor installation is underway, and base preparation for the next two cranes is moving forward. Across the building pad, concrete foundation work moves ahead on multiple fronts, with spread footing work pushing through the center of the site and continuous footing installation stretching the full length of the north wall. Compaction testing and backfill work continue in steady support throughout. Shaw Construction contact is John Payne, 303-350-1373. Town of Vail contact is Jason Dietz, 970-479-2145.

Micropile caps for the MSE walls are poured and set

Gore Creek Promenade
Crews successfully installed a 5,000 stone firepit feature and now the general contractor will begin construction of boulder walls and removal of excess soil. There will be numerous trucks entering and leaving the project area. Work hours are 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Saturday. The park is closed for the work and is expected to reopen June 26. There is a fence around the project, and the walkway is open providing full access to all neighboring businesses. Coleman Custom Homes contact is John Michael Cuccio, 225-754-2470. Town of Vail contact is Gregg Barrie, 970-390-3286.

Crew members waves tractor in for moving stone firepit.

Crew members examine a new stone firepit in Gore Creek

Here’s a recap of other construction projects currently underway in Vail.

Vail Village

298 Hanson Ranch Road, New Deck Improvements
Work begins today and includes new deck and exterior improvements. Construction staging and fencing will be within the Town of Vail right-of-way but not on the street. Expect single-lane closure as needed for material delivery on Hanson Ranch Road with permit approval between 7 and 8:30 am only. Completion date is scheduled for July 29, 2026. Contractor is McAuther Enterprises, 970-977-0113, Town of Vail contact is Leonard Sandoval – 970-390-4677

Vail Athletic Field
The project has officially gone vertical. Structure steel and lumber continue to fly at a good pace. Vail Recreation District contact is Scott O’Connell, 970-477-5264.

The 62, 278 Hanson Ranch Road (formerly Los Amigos)
Work includes complete renovation of the existing restaurant and prep kitchen and landscaping. Work is focused on interior work and new construction. Work will be ongoing through the winter months. Deliveries of materials will occur on Hanson Ranch Road/top of Bridge Street, morning hours only during the winter months as needed with Right-of-Way Permit approval only. All work is currently contained within the construction fence. The contractor is RA Nelson, Jonny Cohen, 970-471-9258.

816 Forest Road Entry Bridge
Work on the Forest Road duplexes continues, including the footers and building foundations, new access road and retaining walls. Approval has been granted for the use of the lower lot for staging materials and equipment. General Contractor is Mexamer Construction Group, Matt Anderson, 970-471-3459. Town of Vail contact is Leonard Sandoval, 970-390-4677.

Outlying

Gore Valley Trail Shoulder Repairs near Cascade Village

Crews are reconstructing approximately 50 feet of gravel shoulder along the edge of the Gore Valley Trail just east of the Cascade Skier Bridge. The work includes a small boulder wall, gravel shoulder and topsoil installation. The work should be completed in 10 working days. The trail width will be reduced, but it will remain open during the work. Contractor contact is Kenny Vickers, 970-471-3201. Town of Vail contact is Gregg Barrie, 970-390-3286.

Dowd Junction Interceptor Rehabilitation - Gore Valley Trail

Gore Valley Trail at Dowd Junction is closed April 13-26. Eagle River Water & Sanitation is performing a cured in place pipe (CIPP) liner project on a critical segment of wastewater interceptor pipe located in the Dowd Junction Bike Path/Gore Valley Trail. The work involves full closure of the path. Work includes installation of a fully redundant bypass pumping system manned 24/7, and above-ground piping to convey wastewater while the subject segment is being cleaned and lined. The work is anticipated to be complete by April 27. During the closure, other crews will be performing utility potholing to inform the design effort on a future upstream sewer main replacement project. The ERWSD contact is Wade McCaulley, 970-376-4844.

Main Gore Place Watermain Improvements
Beginning April 15, the Eagle River Water & Sanitation District will perform waterline replacements in the Gore Creek Meadows community located at 5020 Main Gore PL., in East Vail. The Racquet Club Townhomes, Gore Creek Meadows and Sundial Communities will experience truck and heavy equipment traffic, as well as infrequent water shutdowns which will be communicated prior to taking place. Traffic control will be in place as needed throughout the project. Impacts to public roadways is expected to be minimal. The ERWSD contact is Dan Duerr, 970-333-6773.

I-70 News

Gypsum to Eagle resurfacing
CDOT starts a resurfacing project today from Gypsum to Eagle. Daytime work hours are 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 7 a.m. to 12 p.m. Friday. Nighttime work hours are 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. Sunday through Friday. Minimal delays are expected. Traffic impacts include single-lane closures, 11-foot width restriction and a speed reduction to 55 mph. For details and updates, visit CDOT’s dedicated I-70 Mountain Corridor page, a one-stop resource for construction information, road conditions, and tips for smooth, safe mountain travel.

I-70 West Vail Pass Auxiliary Lanes Project
This project is expected to resume April 20. This is the last phase of this project. Minor holds are expected in small windows. This last phase includes wildlife underpasses and fencing. Sign up for Vail Pass Auxiliary Lanes project updates, emails and webcams. For text alerts about the project, text 'vailpass' (one word, lowercase) to 21000.

Anticipated Future Projects

First Bank, 17 Vail Road
East Lionshead Residence, 534 E. Lionshead Circle
304 Bridge Street, Red Lion Redevelopment
298 Hanson Ranch Road, New Deck Project
281 Bridge Street
292 E. Meadow Drive, Mountain Haus, New Entry
315 Mill Creek Circle, New SFR
400 Vail Valley Drive, new stairs to stream walk
250 S. Frontage Road, Evergreen Redevelopment
728 W. Lionshead Circle, Ritz Carlton, deck and stucco repairs
616 W. Lionshead Circle, Concert Hall Plaza Redevelopment
534 E. Lionshead Circle, Lionshead Circle Residence Redevelopment

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